The Maniax were set to strike again, this time at the GCPD precinct. As the others were on their way, Rumer was already running in, wearing similar attire to what she had on during her first visit to the GCPD.
"Detective Gordon?!" Rumer yelled as she entered. She knew the others weren't too far behind, so she had to make this quick. Jim looked at her from his desk, causing Rumer to run up to him, "Jim! Barbara is out of Arkham and on her way up here! Whatever happens, please don't fall into her trap. It's not what it seems to be. You're too good for it."
She began to 'rush' down the stairs, "Wait, Anastasia, how do you know this? What's not what it seems?" Rumer just shook her head, sorrow filled her eyes, "I have to go Mr. Gordon. I-I have to go. My dad is waiting."
Rumer rushed towards the door, stopping when she saw Ed, "Protect her, Ed. You did it once, now you're gonna have to do it again." With that she left, leaving Jim and Ed confused and thinking of the messages the girl had given them.
As Rumer walked out, she was passing Jerome and the others, "Knock em dead Kid. Hey, and don't get shot." She said to Jerome seriously, a look in her eyes that Jerome had never seen before.
"Don't worry about me, Sweetness." He smiled and kissed her cheek, since they were being sweet and relationship-like, "Look for me on the news honey. I should be on every channel." He said, back to his usual energy and vigor.
He pulled the police cap low on his head, covering eyes and walked inside, his guys following suit. Rumer ran down the street towards Oswald's, turning around just in time to see Jim follow Barbara out of the precinct. She actually felt her heart drop a little. She really did like Jim. "I warned you big guy, you just don't listen."
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"King of Gotham! Great for you! How's business been?" Rumer asked Penguin walking up and hugging him, "I'm always great, how's everything going with your little...entourage? The redhead and such?"
Rumer sat at the bar, correcting Penguin on Jerome's name like she always had to. "Jerome, and we're fine. They're shooting up the precinct right now. Apparently Jim's gonna live though." Rumer paused, "Hey Penguin, you know anything about-" Jerome walked in, blood all over his face, "Honey, I killed the commissioner!" He said laughing, cutting Rumer off.
She stood up and walked over to Jerome, "Awe, Kid, look at you." She said turning his head from side to side, making sure nothing too serious happened to him, "I'll come talk to you later Oswald, c'mon Kid. Let's go home."
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Jerome sat in Rumer's bathroom as she cleaned his face. While she did that Jerome looked at her, the concerned look in her eyes as she cleaned him up, "I'm going to kill my dad tomorrow. I want you there with me. It'll be nice, like a date."
Rumer laughed, thinking back on how she'd always pictured her first date would be and how it'd turn out. The outcome she's gotten is fine with her though, especially if it's with Jerome.
"Our first date. Alright. I'll go. You've kept careful around Theo. And the sister, right?" Jerome rolled his eyes playfully, "Yes, honey. I've brushed my teeth and washed my hair, now can I please play outside?" Rumer got the last of the blood off of his face, throwing away the washcloth, "Jerome Valeska, don't sass mouth me."
Jerome smiled sweetly at the scolding, "What..." Rumer asked him as she tugged him out of the bathroom gently. "That's the first time you've called me by my name. You know that? You always call me Kid." The smile she was used to was back as he continued talking. "Say it again. Does it roll off the lips like a smile? Does it make you feel all tingly inside?" Rumer rolled her eyes, "Go get some sleep, Kid. We've got a big day tomorrow."
Jerome huffed and opened the door, "Good night, Great Rodolfo." Rumer yelled out, making fun of the name Jerome had to adopt for the magic show they were raiding. Jerome poked his head back in the door, "The one and only, Sweetness." He said laughing and whistling down the hallway to his room, excited for the inevitable excitement ahead.
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